maneuver

/mə'nu:və/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A skillful or clever movement or action: A maneuver is a planned and controlled movement, often requiring skill and precision.
    • A tactical action or stratagem: It refers to a clever plan or action designed to achieve a specific goal, often by outwitting an opponent or navigating a difficult situation.
    • A large-scale military exercise: In a military context, a maneuver is a planned movement of troops or warships as part of training or strategy.

  2. Verb:

    • To move or guide skillfully or cleverly: To maneuver something is to guide or steer it through a difficult path with careful control.
    • To manipulate a situation to achieve a goal: To maneuver is to use clever or strategic planning to influence events or people to one's advantage.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The pilot executed a difficult maneuver to avoid the storm.
    • Her clever political maneuver secured the necessary votes.
    • The army conducted winter maneuvers in the mountains.

  • Verb:

    • He maneuvered the large truck into the narrow parking space.
    • She maneuvered carefully during the negotiations to get a better deal.
Advanced Usage

  • "To have room for maneuver": To have the freedom or opportunity to act or make choices.

    • The new contract gives the company more room for financial maneuver.

  • "A tactical maneuver": A specific action taken to gain a short-term advantage in a competitive situation.

    • The candidate's last-minute policy shift was a brilliant tactical maneuver.
Variants and Related Words
  • Manoeuvre: The standard British English spelling of "maneuver." The definitions are identical.
  • Maneuverable (adj): Able to be moved or directed easily and skillfully.
    • The new sports car is highly maneuverable in city traffic.
  • Maneuverability (n): The quality of being easy to move or guide.
    • The boat's small size increases its maneuverability.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Tactic, stratagem, move, operation, exercise.
  • Verb: Steer, guide, navigate, manipulate, engineer, orchestrate.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
  • Maneuver into/out of something: To skillfully guide someone or something into or out of a position or situation.
    • He maneuvered the conversation away from the sensitive topic.
    • She was maneuvered into accepting responsibility for the error.
Related Idioms
  • Maneuver for position: To act in a way intended to get a better situation or advantage over others.
    • Several companies are maneuvering for position in the new market.
Noun
  1. an action aimed at evading an opponent
  2. a move made to gain a tactical end
  3. a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
    • he made a great maneuver
    • the runner was out on a play by the shortstop
  4. a plan for attaining a particular goal
  5. a military training exercise
Verb
  1. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
  2. act in order to achieve a certain goal
    • He maneuvered to get the chairmanship
    • She maneuvered herself into the directorship
  3. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

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